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Over 800 Namibians at Two Oceans Marathon
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Over 800 Namibians at Two Oceans Marathon

AN impressive 839 Namibian runners will be participating in the annual Two Oceans Ultra and Half-Marathon, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa this weekend.  The event, which attracts athletes from around the world, will see the ultra-marathon held tomorrow, featuring a challenging 56 kilometres (km), while the half marathon will take place on Sunday,...

NSC lifts restrictions on paralympic and boxing federations
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NSC lifts restrictions on paralympic and boxing federations

The Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) has lifted restrictions on the Namibia National Paralympic Committee (NNPC) and the Namibia Boxing Federation (NBF), paving the way for both bodies to resume normal operations and access crucial funding. NSC chief administrator Freddy Mwiya made this announcement yesterday during a press conference in Windhoek, saying the decision was made...

Khomas 100 Africa champs to boost economy 
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Khomas 100 Africa champs to boost economy 

Namibia is set to make history as it hosts Africa’s first-ever Continental Gravel event, the Khomas 100 Africa Champs. The event will take place on 23 August 2025 in Windhoek.  The groundbreaking competition, announced by the Namibia Cycling Federation (NCF) and Hollard Insurance is a major milestone for the sport.  It is expected to have...

Nedbank Rock and Rut XC series kicks off this weekend
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Nedbank Rock and Rut XC series kicks off this weekend

The first event in the Nedbank Rock and Rut XC Series competition 2025 will kick off at the IJG Farm in Windhoek this coming Saturday.  The Nedbank Rock and Rut XC Series consists of five races that will take place in various venues during the year. One of the organisers of the races, Michael Hennes,...

Namibian tennis player eye glory in Botswana 
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Namibian tennis player eye glory in Botswana 

The Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) has sent a six-member team to compete in a prestigious tennis tournament in Gaborone, Botswana, as part of their preparations for the upcoming Region 5 Games.  The event will be hosted in Namibia later this year. The squad includes Rubben Yssel, Dante Marcus, Leandre Louw, Johan Theron, Joanivia Bezuidenhout and...

Personality of the Week – The rise of a goalkeeping star
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Personality of the Week – The rise of a goalkeeping star

Kavetja Ngaizuvare For Mervin Kasetura, widely-known as Lukaku, his journey in football has been shaped by gratitude and a deep sense of purpose. “It feels very nice, and I am really sending a big thanks to the Almighty,” he shared. Every achievement is a personal milestone that fuels his determination to work even harder for...

We can qualify for the World Cup – Ritcher …as Gladiators 5 depart for Morocco
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We can qualify for the World Cup – Ritcher …as Gladiators 5 depart for Morocco

Namibia’s Futsal Gladiators 5 have set their sights on securing a spot at the 2025 Fifa Futsal Women’s World Cup in the Philippines, as they head to Morocco for the Afcon qualifiers. Speaking at a send-off ceremony held at Government Park in Windhoek, Charlotte Martha Ritcher, the youngest player in the squad, yesterday expressed confidence...

NPC to use Region Five Games to prepare junior athletes
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NPC to use Region Five Games to prepare junior athletes

Hesron Kapanga Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC) secretary general Michael Hamukwaya says the Region Five Games, scheduled to take place in Namibia in July, will serve as a springboard for up-and-coming athletes with disabilities. Namibia will host the 11th edition of the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games from 4 to 13 July...

Julinho Athletic appoints Do Rego as chairman
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Julinho Athletic appoints Do Rego as chairman

Julinho Athletic Football Club has appointed Fabio Do Rego as chairperson. He takes over from Dino Ballotti, who has now been appointed as the deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture. The newly-appointed chairman said he is privileged and humbled to have stepped into this role.  “Julinho Athletic has a proud and...

Namibian go-karters gear up for Cape Town challenge
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Namibian go-karters gear up for Cape Town challenge

Two Namibian go-karters are currently in South Africa to compete in the second leg of the Rok Nationals.  The event is scheduled for this weekend in Cape Town. Cecil Koorts Jnr will compete in the Mini Rok category, marking her second international event. Kristopher Koudelka will make her debut in the Kid Rok category. Speaking...